Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sky Watch HDC-MD-14
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Winter Chill (DE5758), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Winter Chill is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Behr to Dunn-Edwards are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Winter Chill really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 51Behr is 55
- Hex
- #8ECED8#8ACFD6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Winter Chill is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua Bloom DE5737ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Plunging Waterfall DE5751ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Lake Reflection DET556ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.